Korean Spice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Tolerates light shade but may reduce bloom quantity

Bloom Time:

• Early to mid-spring (April to May)
• Pink buds open to white, highly fragrant flowers

Size:

Height: 4 to 6 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet

Attributes:

• Strongly fragrant, pink-to-white flower clusters
• Rounded, dense growth habit
• Dark green foliage with attractive fall color
• Occasional red to black fruit in late summer (not always showy)
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Deer-resistant and cold-hardy (USDA Zones 4–7)

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood (blooms on old wood)
• Fertilize in early spring if needed

Pest watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for aphids and powdery mildew